Video-game developer Slightly Mad Studios released a trailer of its multiplayer online auto racing game “World of Speed.” The company said the game will be available on PCs beginning later this year.

The free-to-play game allows players to choose from a wide range of vehicles, from run-of-the-mill city compact city cars to exotic sports cars and historic racing models. Racing venues include true-to-life race tracks and fantasy street courses made up of public roads in a number of cities including London and San Francisco.

“At the heart of World of Speed lies a unique massive multiplayer online experience which incorporates dynamic social elements and entirely new ways to compete in a racing video game – from an individual to a team level,” said Ian Bell, chief executive of Slightly Mad Studios.

“World of Speed is an online game and will be continuously supported with innovative and fresh content to keep the competition furious well after its launch.”

The company said the game will enter a closed beta phase of development testing this spring and players can sign up to play the beta version at www.worldofspeed.com.

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